17 Great Ideas to Consider for Your Finished Basement
All across Northern Virginia homeowners are discovering the advantages of a finished basement. There are so many great ideas for converting unused basement space into functional living space which you can enjoy with your family and friends or use to make a little extra money! Look through the great ideas we have listed below. Then generate your own ideas which you would like to have in your basement.
Theater Room
Perhaps the most-popular reason people have for finishing their basement is to have that large, comfortable space where you can sit back and watch the new large-screen television in comfort.
Entertainment Center
Now take the area for your large-screen television and add more places for entertainment. Perhaps you would love having a pool table or a ping-pong table? Add a bar area and you are ready to do some serious entertaining for your family and friends!
Home Office
Working from home is more popular than ever. When finishing your basement be sure to build an area for your home office.
Rental Apartment
One way many people are adding more monthly income is by transforming their basement into a rental apartment. It is easy to add a living area, a bathroom, a bedroom or two and a kitchenette area. Now all you need is a few good renters!
Wet Bar Area
More and more people like to enjoy a relaxing evening entertaining friends. Wet bars are one of the popular ways to do just that.
New Living Area
Sometimes it is just fun to have an area to relax with no distractions where you can get away from all of the noise of life. A spacious living area can be just that.
Workout Room
Your Finished basement is perfect for having that space for all of your workout equipment. Add a little television if you want, but the big mirror is a must for any serious exercise enthusiast.
Game Room
What better way to have tons of fun than with a game room. Ping Pong, Pool, Foosball, a Card Table...dare we say Video Games?
Kitchenette
Nothing is more handy than to have a kitchenette in the basement. Add a microwave, some snacks, a refrigerator and you are set.
Family Room
Getting the family together in one spot is never more relaxing than in a spacious family room. Add a television or keep it nice and quiet for better conversation.
Man Cave
We finally come to the real reason basements were invented! A Man Cave can be a sacred sanctuary where you can relax and have a great time with friends.
Master Suite
Create a beautiful area where you can unwind and get some well-deserved sleep after a long day. The basement provides a perfect place to create a large area for you and your spouse.
Kids Playroom
We have to think about the kids too! Create a play area for the younger ones. They can keep all of their toys here and play to their hearts' content. And (maybe?) they can keep their rooms a little cleaner.
Laundry Room
Many homes have a laundry room on the main floor. However, in the basement, you can create a very spacious area where you can get it all organized and ready for use.
Wine Cellar
It used to be that only the very wealthy had a place for their collection. Now, you can add your very own wine cellar - and impress your friends.
Extra Bathroom
This one may not be as high on the list as other rooms, but it is pretty much mandatory! You have to have a bathroom in the basement!
Music Room / Rehearsal Room
If you are into music and need a place to play, forget about the garage. Create your very own music or rehearsal room.
The images above are examples of what you can have created in your basement. Home Services Unlimited works with homeowners in Northern Virginia to transform their unfinished basements into beautiful living space. The possibilities are endless and are only limited by your imagination.
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